Walk and Talk Therapy in Minneapolis, MN
Engage learning on a full body level in a natural environment.
Engage learning on a full body level in a natural environment.
Walk and talk therapy is a great way to engage the body in sustainable learning. Think about the last time you had a big insight in nature. You know how it feels to feel a sense of flow in your body and in your thoughts. Using movement in therapy can add a freeing sense into the conversation. Mean
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Walk and talk therapy is a form of behavioral activation, one the the front-line treatments for depression and anc
Nope, of course not. We can make use of any of the options that feel comfortable to both of us on that particular day. We can stroll leaisurely at our own pace, we can sit on a bench in a beautiful place, or even make our own little picnic and enjoy a view. Walk and talk therapy is our own to design, one that should build comfort and connection, through a carefully curated outdoor space.
Weather in Minnesota can be quite exciting(!) and unpredicatble(!) Walk and talk therapy requires flexibility to adjust to the weather, smoke warnings, or any other reason that would make meeting outdoors unfeasible. We will intermingle telehealth sessions between walk and talk sessions to find the right balance for you. Some folks do one-time walk and talk sessions. Other folks may desire an ongoing routine of walk and talk sessions, or alternately with telehealth and season.
Navigate the online calendar to schedule your initial visit. You will review important consent forms before your visit and fill out intake questionnaires. You will meet with Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW, LICSW to review confidentiality, set goals, and discuss boundaries around walk and talk therapy in semi-public spaces.
Walking sessions are longer by design to allow you to tap into the flow of walking and thinking at a leisurely pace. We will meet at one of the designated starting location and pick our desired path.
Length of session: 85 minutes
Fee: $385
Walking length: 0 miles - 3.5 miles